[ _ ] To provide police, fire, public safety officials, and first responders access to critical building information in real-time.
[ _ ] Improve the effectiveness of an emergency response
Description:
The use of BIM for disaster and emergency planning is a concept that has yet to be fully developed. Most of the information for this use is from what emergency responders would like to see available in the future. Currently, the emergency responding process entails a 4-5 minute travel time to the site followed by a concise evaluation of the building (what is in the building?, what can hurt you in the the building?, and what do you need to know about the bulding?) using any available prints or merely a quick glance of the building. This approach is not very accurate, nor safe for any of the responders because they are going into a situation without any true, detailed information.
A BIM would replace this process by responders utilizing it en route to the site. Each vehicle would be equipped with some sort of computing device capable of operating a BIM. Ideally, the BIM would provide critical building information to the responders, which in turn would improve the efficiency of the response and, more importantly, minimize the safety risks. According to "Building Information for Emergency Responders," the "dynamic building information, such as sensor readings and video streams, would be provided by the building automation system (BAS), while the static building informaiton, such as floor plans and equipment schematics, would reside in a BIM." These two systems would be integrated via a wireless connection and emergency responders would be linked to the overall system. The BIM coupled with the BAS would be able to clearly display where the emergency was located within the building, possible routes to the area, and any other harmful locations within the building.
[Note: It is highly necessary to maintain the model as the building design/layout changes over the years. Any changes must be tracked and communicated with the emergency responders.]
Potential Benefits:
Access to real-time, accurate info
Provide first responders with clearer building information prior to reaching the site
Minimize the risks to responders
Levels of Detail Considerations:
The more information modeled the better. (Ideal = Record Model/As-Built)
Minimum Detail:
All main systems - structural, architectural, mechanical (valves especially the primary shut off valve), electrical (power shut offs)
Fire Protection/Fire Alarm systems - i.e. fire alarm/sprinkler zones, annunciator panel, siamese connection, fire extinguishers etc.
If applicable, model the location of elevators and mechanical room.
Location of mechanical room and electrical room
Location of emergency exits, routes, and fire escapes
Show areas that house chemicals and/or other hazardous materials.
Team Competencies Required:
3D modeling software - being able to navigate the program
Baseline computer skills - being able to quickly activate and use computer devices
Characteristics in order to substantiate BIM use:
Project -
Organization -
Environment -
Contract -
Process -
Potential Modeling Methods:
Autodesk Revit programs
Bentley programs
Potential Outputs:
Legal / Commitment Considerations:
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Additional Resources:
General Description:
Quantitative Studies:
Case Study Examples:
Software Applications:
3rd Party Vendors:
References:
Building Information for Emergency Responders.
Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 11th World Multi-Conference (WMSCI 2007). Proceedings. Volume 3. Jointly with the Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis: ISAS 2007, 13th International Conference. July 8-11, 2007, Orlando, FL, Callaos, N.; Lesso, W.; Zinn, C. D.; Yang, H., Editor(s)(s), 1-6 pp, 2007. Treado, S. J.; Vinh, A.; Holmberg, D. G.; Galler, M.
Future Information Needs for the Fire Service.
NISTIR 7193; Appendix D; January 2005.Workshop to Define Information Needed by Emergency Responders During Building Emergencies. Proceedings. APPENDIX D: Summary of Speaker Presentations. May 3, 2004, Gaithersburg, MD, 17-20 pp, 2005.
Coleman, R. J.
Goal: Disaster / Emergency Planning
Status of Use Document: DraftPhase(s):
OperationsObjective:
[ _ ] To provide police, fire, public safety officials, and first responders access to critical building information in real-time.[ _ ] Improve the effectiveness of an emergency response
Description:
The use of BIM for disaster and emergency planning is a concept that has yet to be fully developed. Most of the information for this use is from what emergency responders would like to see available in the future. Currently, the emergency responding process entails a 4-5 minute travel time to the site followed by a concise evaluation of the building (what is in the building?, what can hurt you in the the building?, and what do you need to know about the bulding?) using any available prints or merely a quick glance of the building. This approach is not very accurate, nor safe for any of the responders because they are going into a situation without any true, detailed information.A BIM would replace this process by responders utilizing it en route to the site. Each vehicle would be equipped with some sort of computing device capable of operating a BIM. Ideally, the BIM would provide critical building information to the responders, which in turn would improve the efficiency of the response and, more importantly, minimize the safety risks. According to "Building Information for Emergency Responders," the "dynamic building information, such as sensor readings and video streams, would be provided by the building automation system (BAS), while the static building informaiton, such as floor plans and equipment schematics, would reside in a BIM." These two systems would be integrated via a wireless connection and emergency responders would be linked to the overall system. The BIM coupled with the BAS would be able to clearly display where the emergency was located within the building, possible routes to the area, and any other harmful locations within the building.
[Note: It is highly necessary to maintain the model as the building design/layout changes over the years. Any changes must be tracked and communicated with the emergency responders.]
Potential Benefits:
Levels of Detail Considerations:
Team Competencies Required:
Characteristics in order to substantiate BIM use:
Project -Organization -
Environment -
Contract -
Process -
Potential Modeling Methods:
Potential Outputs:
Legal / Commitment Considerations:
*Additional Resources:
General Description:
Quantitative Studies:
Case Study Examples:
Software Applications:
3rd Party Vendors:
References:
Building Information for Emergency Responders.Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 11th World Multi-Conference (WMSCI 2007). Proceedings. Volume 3. Jointly with the Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis: ISAS 2007, 13th International Conference. July 8-11, 2007, Orlando, FL, Callaos, N.; Lesso, W.; Zinn, C. D.; Yang, H., Editor(s)(s), 1-6 pp, 2007. Treado, S. J.; Vinh, A.; Holmberg, D. G.; Galler, M.
Future Information Needs for the Fire Service.
NISTIR 7193; Appendix D; January 2005.Workshop to Define Information Needed by Emergency Responders During Building Emergencies. Proceedings. APPENDIX D: Summary of Speaker Presentations. May 3, 2004, Gaithersburg, MD, 17-20 pp, 2005.
Coleman, R. J.